Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation Achieves Microsoft^® Gold Certified Partner Status
First HRIS Provider to be Awarded Gold Level Partnership

Denver, Colo. -- June 2, 2004 -- Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation, a leading provider of Human Resource Information Systems, today announced that it is the first HR and Workforce Management systems provider to achieve Microsoft^® Gold Certified Partner status.

Gold Certified Partner status brings market recognition to companies delivering consistent, high quality products, services, and solutions built on the Microsoft platform, thereby providing a way for customers to identify providers who have proven their commitment and expertise in delivering applications built on Microsoft technologies.

“We are extremely pleased and excited to have achieved Gold Certified Partner status with Microsoft,” said Jim Spoor, President and CEO, Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corporation. “For years, knowledgeable people in the HR industry have held Spectrum and our products and services in high regard. With this prestigious designation, both Spectrum and our customers will experience benefits from the enriched relationship. With expanded resources and earlier access to emerging technologies, our clients can be even more confident that their Spectrum systems will remain in step with and fully exploit new Microsoft technologies.”

Spectrum’s iVantage^® was awarded the Certified for SQL 2000 award from Microsoft earlier this year, and the Spectrum’s Connect Employee Self Service Portal for iVantage was awarded the Microsoft .Net Connected logo in 2003. These designations are unique to Spectrum in the HR Systems industry, and reflect Spectrum’s proven track record of leadership in utilizing Microsoft technologies to meet the HRIS requirements of high expectation mid-market employers.

“Only companies that have demonstrated the highest levels of customer service, proven their experience, and attained advanced certification receive the designation of Microsoft Gold Certified Partners,” says Allison Watson, vice president of the Worldwide Partner Sales and Marketing Group at Microsoft Corp. “Today, Microsoft recognizes Spectrum for its skills and expertise in providing customer satisfaction with Microsoft products and technology.”

"Our goal at Spectrum has been to develop and deliver the most functionally rich human resource systems that fully leverage and capitalize on the best technology available. Our working relationship with Microsoft has provided us with competitively unmatched technological advantages and capabilities,” said Matt Flynn , Vice President of Technology for Spectrum. “Our achievement of Gold Partner status is proof of Spectrum’s leadership in delivering rich solutions that meet the high expectations of HR professionals.”

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About Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corp.
Spectrum, founded in 1984, is a leading provider of high functionality web and desktop-based HR and workforce management software. As a full system and service provider, Spectrum delivers the full range of product related services including system planning, implementation, training, system customization, data conversion and system consulting. Spectrum, headquartered in Denver, Colorado, can be reached at 800.334.5660 or on the Internet at www.spectrumhr.com.

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Marcie Weaver
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Spectrum Human Resource Systems Corp.
303-592-3200
mweaver@spectrumhr.com